The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Biden sends $106bn aid request to Congress for Israel, Ukraine and Gaza

Move follows president’s prime-time address to nation but faces uncertain future with House of Representatives still paralysed

The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2023

EU discusses Bulgaria's gas transit tax that has angered Hungary and Serbia

The European Commission says it's discussing with Bulgaria its introduction of a fee on Russian gas transits, a measure that has angered EU co-member Hungary as well as Serbia — both recipients of Russian gas

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

The Gaza diplomacy of Biden, Sunak and co seems to be heading for failure

The US president was empathetic, sharp and subtle, but there are signs that his closest Arab allies are losing patience

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

Putin's attack plans dealt blow after 14 choppers blown up by Ukraine

Helicopter losses could hit Russian defensive efforts in Ukraine

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023

Palestinian rights groups in US fight to protect gains as public opinion shifts toward Israel

Support for Palestinian cause had risen earlier this year, but polls show decrease particularly among Democrats since Hamas attacks

The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2023

Ukraine displays recovered artifacts it says were stolen by Russians

Ukraine says it has recovered 14 archaeological items allegedly stolen by a Russian man who was stopped at a U.S. airport on suspicion of illegally importing artifacts

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Investigations reveal discrepancies in Israel’s Gaza hospital attack claims

As Israel bombs Gaza, media organisations and researchers are investigating what happened at the al-Ahli Arab Hospital.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

Russia extends detention of a US journalist detained for failing to register as a foreign agent

Russian media report a Russian-American journalist was ordered detained for another three days on charges of failing to register as a foreign agent

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Jim Jordan says he’s ‘going back to work’ after losing secret ballot for House speaker candidacy – as it happened

Jordan says ‘it’s time to unite’ after losing multiple elections this week; secret ballot vote to remove him as speaker candidate comes after third loss

The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2023

‘Nowhere is safe’: The doctors fighting to save lives as healthcare under attack in Gaza warzone

The Al Ahli Hospital blast has raised urgent concerns about attacks on healthcare during the Israeli-Hamas conflict

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023